Christopher Columbus Admiral of the Ocean Sea

Why do we Celebrate Columbus Day? Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States to honor Christopher Columbus's first voyage to America in Columbus actually landed in America on October 12 th, 1492, but Columbus Day is always celebrated on the second Monday of October.

Christopher Columbus Biographical Data Born: 1451 in Genoa, Italy Sent by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain Died: May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain

Christopher Columbus Reasons for Exploring Thought that Japan and the Indies were much closer than they are. Explore a new route to the East Indies (Spice Islands). Would become Governor of any lands discovered. Keep 10% of wealth discovered.

Christopher Columbus His Voyage Three ships: –the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria A crew of about 90 men and boys The Santa Maria, at 100 feet in length, was the largest of the three ships; the Niña and the Pinta were 70-foot caravels. Set sail on Aug 3, 1492 from port of Palos, Spain.

Christopher Columbus His 1 st Voyage Voyage into uncharted waters. Made good time, but it was much further than he thought. Had to ration food & drink. October 10 th crew became mutinous..wanted to turn back Oct 12 th..sighted land “Tierra, tierra.” Landed in the Bahamas.

Christopher Columbus 1 st Voyage

Christopher Columbus Discoveries/Outcomes Explored Cuba and Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) Met Native Americans (Taino) and traded gold with them. Returned to Palos on March 15 th. Made three more voyages to explore the Caribbean region , ,

Christopher Columbus Opinion Did not “discover” America since many natives were already there. –Maybe they came from Asia –Maybe Vikings and other sailors came before him. Started commerce between Europe and Americas Was an excellent sailor and explorer.

Living Conditions You would work in four-hour shifts doing things cleaning the deck, working the sails and checking the ropes and cargo. When you weren’t working, you would sleep anywhere you found space. You would receive only one hot meal a day and your diet would be biscuits, pickled or salted meat, dried peas, cheese, wine, and fresh-caught fish.

Navigation Tools * Quadrant * Astrolab * Hour Glass

Christopher Columbus Exit Quiz By: Mr. Gleason

Where was Christopher Columbus Born_______________________. North America The West Indies Europe

One reason Christopher Columbus had for exploring was _____________________. Find a new Route to the Spice Islands He got to keep 100% of all the gold he found He wanted to make friends with the Indians

His ships were Nina, Pinta, and __________. Titanic Santa MariaMayflower

What is a Caravel ___________________. A type of Ship The name of the Indian ruler A instrument that Columbus used to explore

He sailed in ________________________

On Columbus’s first voyage where did he land ________________________. Bahamas America Asia

What does the word Taino mean _______. A word Columbus used for Indians A word Columbus used for his ship A word Columbus used for gold

Who was in America when Columbus arrived? IndiansPilgrimsNobody

Name one food Christopher Columbus would eat on his ship to a voyage _______________. Hard tack PeanutsWatermelon

Christopher Columbus discovered __________. SpainAmericaIndies